JEFFERSON PARK — In one of the most closely watched aldermanic races this election cycle, there's a fourth candidate throwing his hat in the mix.
Michael S. Diaz, who works as an attorney for the state of Illinois in the department that regulates banks, said in a statement that he was running to represent Jefferson Park, Gladstone Park, Old Irving Park, and parts of Portage Park and Forest Glen because he is unhappy with the leadership of Ald. John Arena (45th).
Chicago Police Lt. John Garrido lost to Arena in 2011 by 30 votes. Garrido is running again, as is Michelle Baert, who publishes a website and Facebook page filled with listings for family-friendly activities.
On today's DNAinfo Radio Extra, Heather Cherone discusses Diaz's connections to Mayor Emanuel, and how some residents might consider him a newcomer to the neighborhood: